Events in September 2022
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August 28, 2022
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August 29, 2022
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August 30, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Nighttime Breastfeeding10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Nighttime Breastfeeding – My Friend the Moon... Nighttime Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding at night has many hidden benefits for you and your baby. Stay in your PJ’s as we discuss nighttime breastfeeding and tips for getting rest. We are also happy to chat about other breastfeeding topics! Join our virtual group meet-up on Tuesdays as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. |
August 31, 2022
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September 1, 2022(2 events)
10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener – Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In. Registration is not required for this event. First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you. 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: When Two becomes Three2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: When Two becomes Three – When Two becomes Three… adding a breastfeeding baby to your relationship! Register HERE |
September 2, 2022
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September 3, 2022
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September 4, 2022
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September 5, 2022
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September 6, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Coping with Crying10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Coping with Crying – Coping with Crying: Feeling alone with a crying baby can make any parent overwhelmed; especially when breastfeeding isn't "working". Learning to understand your babies crying as a type of communication takes time and patience. Join us (even if your baby is crying) and take a moment for yourself to be around other parents who have been there. Join our virtual group meet-up on Tuesdays as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. |
September 7, 2022(1 event)
7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class – Are you expecting a baby? Do you have breastfeeding questions? Was the last time harder than you expected? Sign up today for this free 2 hour VIRTUAL breastfeeding class. At the Me Breastfeed prenatal workshop you will learn about what to expect the first 7 days after birth, how to overcome breastfeeding challenges and where to go for help and support. This workshop is lead by peer breastfeeding volunteers that have lived breastfeeding experience and are trained by the Breastfeeding Buddies Program of Waterloo Region. We are here to help you meet your breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and pumping goals! **Registration is Required ** please click here to be redirected to the registration page |
September 8, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener – Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In. Registration is not required for this event. First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you. |
September 9, 2022
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September 10, 2022
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September 11, 2022
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September 12, 2022
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September 13, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Person to Parent10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Person to Parent – Person to Parent: Adjusting to life with a baby and breastfeeding are HUGE learning curves. We want to support you through this adjustment and answer any breastfeeding questions that you have. Join our virtual group meet-up on Tuesdays as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. |
September 14, 2022
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September 15, 2022(2 events)
10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener – Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In. Registration is not required for this event. First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you. 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Under One... Breastfeeding FUN!2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Under One... Breastfeeding FUN! – Under One Breastfeeding Fun! |
September 16, 2022
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September 17, 2022(1 event)
9:30 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- IN PERSON9:30 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- IN PERSON – We are happy to announce that in-person workshops have returned! These workshops will have limited capacity, and all attendees must complete the Ministry of Education Screening HERE prior to entering the building. Our in-person workshops will be held at EarlyON | Roger Street, 161 Roger St, Waterloo from 9:30-11:30am. Please refer to the registration form below for available dates. **We highly recommend that after you complete registration, you take a moment to sign up for a KEyON account. KEyON is a digital sign in system that provides parents a quick and simple way to sign in at EarlyON Centres. You can register for your FREE KEyON account HERE. |
September 18, 2022
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September 19, 2022(1 event)
12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup!12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup! – Join us with your little ones at local community centers this fall!Happening twice weekly, our playgroup is an excellent excuse to have some social time with other parents, and get to know other folks in the community. We will also have Breastfeeding Buddies on hand to answer any Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, or Pumping questions that you might have, and connect you with local and online resources. MONDAYS: Meeting at Victoria Hills Community Centre, 10 Chopin Dr, Kitchener TUESDAYS: Meeting at Forest Heights Community Centre, 1700 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener |
September 20, 2022(2 events)
10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: Latching isn't Easy – Latching Isn't Easy...Ouch!: Latching and breastfeeding takes practice! We can help you improve your latch, and show you new positions to breastfeed in! Mastered the latch but have other breastfeeding questions? Please join us! Join our virtual group meet-up on Tuesdaysas we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group.
12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup!12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup! – Join us with your little ones at local community centers this fall!Happening twice weekly, our playgroup is an excellent excuse to have some social time with other parents, and get to know other folks in the community. We will also have Breastfeeding Buddies on hand to answer any Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, or Pumping questions that you might have, and connect you with local and online resources. MONDAYS: Meeting at Victoria Hills Community Centre, 10 Chopin Dr, Kitchener TUESDAYS: Meeting at Forest Heights Community Centre, 1700 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener |
September 21, 2022(1 event)
7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class7:00 pm: Me Breastfeed VIRTUAL prenatal class – Are you expecting a baby? Do you have breastfeeding questions? Was the last time harder than you expected? Sign up today for this free 2 hour VIRTUAL breastfeeding class. At the Me Breastfeed prenatal workshop you will learn about what to expect the first 7 days after birth, how to overcome breastfeeding challenges and where to go for help and support. This workshop is lead by peer breastfeeding volunteers that have lived breastfeeding experience and are trained by the Breastfeeding Buddies Program of Waterloo Region. We are here to help you meet your breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and pumping goals! **Registration is Required ** please click here to be redirected to the registration page |
September 22, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener – Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In. Registration is not required for this event. First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you. |
September 23, 2022
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September 24, 2022
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September 25, 2022
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September 26, 2022(2 events)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: All about Supply10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: All about Supply – It's All About Milk Supply: Many parents wonder if their baby is getting enough! Come and learn how to build and protect your milk supply and learn about normal feeding patterns. We're also happy to answer other breastfeeding questions! Join our IN PERSON group meet-up on Monday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup!12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup! – Join us with your little ones at local community centers this fall!Happening twice weekly, our playgroup is an excellent excuse to have some social time with other parents, and get to know other folks in the community. We will also have Breastfeeding Buddies on hand to answer any Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, or Pumping questions that you might have, and connect you with local and online resources. MONDAYS: Meeting at Victoria Hills Community Centre, 10 Chopin Dr, Kitchener TUESDAYS: Meeting at Forest Heights Community Centre, 1700 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener |
September 27, 2022(2 events)
10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply10:00 am: Virtual Latch and Learn! Topic: It's all about Milk Supply – It's All About Milk Supply: Many parents wonder if their baby is getting enough! Come and learn how to build and protect your milk supply and learn about normal feeding patterns. We're also happy to answer other breastfeeding questions! Join our virtual group meet-up on Tuesdays as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. 12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup!12:00 pm: Breastfeeding Buddies Playgroup! – Join us with your little ones at local community centers this fall!Happening twice weekly, our playgroup is an excellent excuse to have some social time with other parents, and get to know other folks in the community. We will also have Breastfeeding Buddies on hand to answer any Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, or Pumping questions that you might have, and connect you with local and online resources. MONDAYS: Meeting at Victoria Hills Community Centre, 10 Chopin Dr, Kitchener TUESDAYS: Meeting at Forest Heights Community Centre, 1700 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener |
September 28, 2022
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September 29, 2022(2 events)
10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener10:00 am: Walk & Talk - Victoria Park, Kitchener – Join Breastfeeding Buddies staff And volunteers in Victoria Park, Kitchener. Meet like minded families, take a stroll around Willow Lake or talk to us for a Breastfeeding Check-In. Registration is not required for this event. First time attending Breastfeeding Buddies event? Feeling shy? email bfbuddies@healthcaringkw.org and we will walk with you. 2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Breastfeeding in Public/in Virtual Meetings2:00 pm: Beyond the Basics: Breastfeeding in Public/in Virtual Meetings – Covered or not…. Public Breastfeeding |
September 30, 2022
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October 1, 2022
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If there are any breastfeeding or chestfeeding topics that you would love to learn about, reach out to us at bfbuddies@kdchc.org
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